Maintenance Technician

Westlake Chemical; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 93,860,000 - 119,029,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401k

Retirement Contribution

Life & AD&D

EAP

Quarterly Incentive Program

Shift Bonus

Discretionary Bonus

Paid Vacation

M-F Schedule

Night Shift Differential

Free Lunch Fridays

Tuition Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Pay for Knowledge

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control system duties in a night-shift environment. You will troubleshoot and resolve issues from start to finish, ensure equipment reliability, and support a safe, efficient operation in a smaller, close-knit plant.

Training and advancement opportunities are available. Starting pay is $32.71–$41.54 per hour with an 8% night shift differential; benefits begin day one and include health, retirement,

Qualifications

• HSED Diploma or GED with 5 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting up to 480 V.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system duties.
• Assess equipment state and determine actions to eliminate downtime.
• Install and set up barrels and screws on extruders with minimal supervision.
• Complete welding and fabrication work and process improvements.
• Utilize Fiix maintenance software to generate work orders and track parts.
• Inspect equipment twice per shift and ensure functionality to spec.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic knowledge

Schematic reading

Mechanical aptitude

Education

HSED Diploma or GED

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Starting Pay $32.71/Hr. - $41.54/Hr. Based on Experience Night Shift Hourly Premium: 8% (included)

MAINTENANCE TEACHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

SHIFT: 11:00pm – 7:00am Monday - Friday

Are you a motivated self-starter who enjoys working with your hands making a quality product? Do you enjoy the challenge of troubleshooting an issue from start to resolution? Have you asked yourself, “Does the company I work for care for my safety and overall future career development?” Do you enjoy working in a smaller environment with a close family feel?

WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS, a Westlake company, is a leading polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe manufacturer in North America. Founded in 1992, WESTLAKE manufactures a broad range of gasketed, solvent welded, and restrained joint pipes for a diverse range of markets including municipal water and sewer, residential plumbing, water well, agricultural irrigation, turf and mining. WESTLAKE offers a broad range of standard and specialty piping, and fittings; including brands such as Certa-Lok®, Yelomine®, Certa-Set® and Certa-Flo®.

SO WHY WESTLAKE?

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake Company, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

Benefits Effective Day 1

• Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Sheild)
• Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (VSP)
• 401k (4% match)
• Annual Retirement Contribution (3%)
• Company paid Life & AD&D 2x your annual salary
• Multiple complimentary Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Quarterly Incentive Program (QIP)
• Bonus up to 8% of your quarter’s earnings
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Paid Vacation
• M-F Schedule
• 8% Per Hour Shift Differential
• 8hr. Night Shift
• Free lunch Fridays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Pay for Knowledge Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems duties as required
• Assess and proactively predict the operational state of equipment, filters, oil, hydraulics, compressors, motors, pumps, plumbing and electrical system and determine course of immediate and future action as needed to eliminate unscheduled downtime.
• Install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders with minimal supervision.
• Complete welding and fabrication work as needed, process repairs, improvements, and capital projects.
• Use Fiix Maintenance Module software to generate work orders, track labor, and consume materials/parts.
• Make shift rounds at a minimum of twice per shift to inspect Air Compressors, Chillers, Water Pumps, Storage Silos, Material Transfer Systems, Extrusion Equipment; Air, Water, and Electrical Systems and other Operation-Critical Equipment to ensure functionality to required operational standards.
• Resolve problems with equipment, leaks, and other deficiencies and take action as needed
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Ability to install and setup barrels and screws on all extruders without supervision.
• Troubleshoot PLC based control systems and make component adjustments and/or repairs.
• Maintain high level of organization and high standards for housekeeping.
• Make suggestions for improvements to safety, efficiency, and costs to management.
• Skill and ability to train other maintenance and production associates in total productive maintenance activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• HSED Diploma or GED at minimum 5 years’ experience in Industrial Maintenance
• Proficient in an electrical trouble shooting with multi meter up to 480 volts
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
• Technical Degree preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Take your career to the next level and join WESTLAKE’S pipeline to success!

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com